Category: Access
29
Apr
Temporary Closure of Flower Street for Pedestrians
by Kerri Ana Provost
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According to the CTfastrak “Construction Bulletin,” “The current pedestrian crossing on Flower Street Amtrak rail line will be completely closed from Monday, May 13, 2013...
23
Apr
Reveal the Path to Nowhere
by Kerri Ana Provost
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If you’ve been following the Flower Street debacle at all, you’re familiar with the CT DOT’s desire to “mitigate” the closure of a north-south route...
23
Apr
Heaven’s Final Design
by Kerri Ana Provost
9 Comments
At the same time as residents are being urged to accept a potential change to Pope Park or Colt Park that nobody seems to want...
18
Apr
Wilting Patience with Officials on Flower Street Ordeal
by Kerri Ana Provost
2 Comments
It’s almost time for another chapter in the ongoing fight for transparency and respect from the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The State entity has been...
10
Apr
Hartford March for Immigration Reform
by Kerri Ana Provost
1 Comment
On the National Day of Action for immigration reform, Hartford joined cities across the United States as people took to the streets downtown during evening...
02
Apr
Access Behind the Rocks Beyond Hartford Construction Hartford Shopping Transportation Unsolicited Advice
Newfield Avenue Detour
by Kerri Ana Provost
1 Comment
Travel lanes were recently reduced in the area of Flatbush Avenue to accommodate CTfastrak construction. Now motorists will be re-routed through a shopping plaza parking...
20
Mar
A New Supermarket in Downtown?
by Kerri Ana Provost
2 Comments
If that question elicited a groan and eye roll, wait. It’s not what you think. After the Market at Hartford 21 closed its doors after...
20
Mar
Street Closures on Saturday, March 23rd
by Kerri Ana Provost
1 Comment
It used to be that the Hartford Police Department and City of Hartford would issue press releases days in advance to help inform the public...
19
Mar
CTfastrak: “Stasis through Obfuscation” or “Flexibility”?
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Walking into the Center for Contemporary Culture, one is surrounded by a half-circle of maps, seconds after having a pile of literature thrust into one’s...
14
Mar
Hungry? It’s CSA Time
by Kerri Ana Provost
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The hand-wringing over access to fresh food in Hartford need not be. Besides the year-round farmers’ market on Broad Street, there are daily farmers’ markets...